SALEM WITCH TRIALS * 1685 Legal Document Signed by ISAAC ADDINGTON [Clerk] * PSA
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Salem Witch Trials participant and Secretary of the Massachusetts Bay Colony ISAAC ADDINGTON early autograph legal document signed, dated October 30, 1685. Seven years before the infamous Witch Trials, Addington signs off on a deposition regarding a debt with two signatures at the bottom of the document.
Addington, a lawyer and judge has been cited by many as a member of the grand jury convened in May 1692 charged with reviewing complaints and evidence against accused witches, voting to return indictments against several individuals, authorizing their prosecution before the special Court of Oyer and Terminer. Among those indicted were Sarah Good, Rebecca Nurse, Elizabeth Proctor, Bridget Bishop – and Tituba, an enslaved indigenous servant. Her dramatic testimony helped fuel the ensuing mass hysteria. Addington was additionally present for the examination of Elizabeth Proctor. During the proceedings, objections by Elizabeth's husband John Proctor led to his own arrest.
Addington later served as Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Judicature, the highest court in the Province of Massachusetts Bay.
The Addington signed document has been thoroughly reviewed and CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC by PSA/DNA Authentication Services expert examination – your assurance of absolute authenticity. GUARANTEED GENUINE. Purchase includes original PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity.
Condition is as shown. In generally good condition for a nearly 350 year old document with typical wear, stains, toning and folds consistent with age, use, handling and storage. Some splitting at folds, top fold has archival tape repair. Please review all images carefully for exact condition. Document size appx. 12.25" x 7.75".
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